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(Miami, Florida) – March 1, 2011 – SeaDream Yacht Club has announced exciting new options to explore Machu Picchu, complimenting their luxury voyages to the Amazon in February and March 2012. Few places are as intriguing or ignite curiosity more than Machu Picchu, voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status. SeaDream Yacht Club announced three pre-voyage and three post-voyage land adventure options to compliment their Amazon voyages. SeaDream has teamed up with experienced local partners and together have created unique and insightful excursions through Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Expertly escorted by specially selected local licensed guides, these are authentic cultural experiences designed for the sophisticated traveler. Tours include accommodations in five-star hotels, transportation on the Orient Express luxury train, the Hiram Bingham, lunch at the Wayra Ranch where prominent Chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino will serve up a gastronomic feast and afternoon tea at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. The longer tour options include an overnight at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Hotel, allowing guests to explore the site late in the evening and early in the day.
The 112 guest mega-yacht, SeaDream II will be berthed at Iquitos, Peru on March 4, 2012. Guests sailing on the 20-day voyage #21207 from Barbados to Iquitos (February 13 – March 4), may reserve a 3, 5 or 6-night post-voyage Machu Picchu land adventure. Guests sailing on the 20-day voyage #21208 from Iquitos to Barbados (March 4 – 24) may reserve a 4, 5 or 6-night pre-voyage land adventure.
“These adventures enable guests to enhance their journey with a captivating land exploration arranged by SeaDream,” said Bob Lepisto, President, SeaDream Yacht Club. “Guests have the opportunity to experience the culture and history of this exotic destination by extending their SeaDream voyage with a land program created with their high level of expectation in mind.”
The expression “yachting” is not only a statement about size; it describes a lifestyle aboard the intimate vessels. Chic and stylish, SeaDream’s 56-stateroom twin yachts are favored for their elegant informality, state-of-the-art facilities, personal service provided by a crew of 95, inclusive open bar and gratuities, ocean-view accommodations, luxury spa and world class cuisine. Itineraries include the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Amazon. “It’s yachting, not cruising” Enjoy the difference. For further details visit www.seadream.com or phone (800) 707-4911.
Media Contact:
Adrienne d’Annunzio
Manager, Corporate Communications & Guest Relations
adannunzio@seadream.com